Title:
Commerative 1989 Presidential Inauguration Brass Coin (Franklin Mint)
Description:
The 1989 Presidential Inauguration medal (often referred to as a "coin” or "token”) for George H.W. Bush was issued in multiple compositions and sizes, primarily bronze (or brass) and silver. [1, 2, 3]
Key Statistics for the Standard Bronze Medal
The primary "brass” version is technically a bronze medal produced by the U.S. Mint.
• President: George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States.
• Inauguration Date: January 20, 1989.
• Composition: 90% copper and 10% zinc (bronze).
• Weight: Approximately 19.7 grams (for the smaller version).
• Diameter: Two common sizes were issued:
• Small: 1 5/16 inches (approx. 33.75 mm or 34 mm).
• Large: 3 inches (approx. 76.2 mm).
• Mint Location: Struck at the Philadelphia Mint (P), without a mint mark.
• Designers:
• Obverse (front): John Mercanti (features a portrait of Bush with the White House in the background).
• Reverse (back): Chester Y. Martin (features the Presidential Seal, flanked by draped, burning torches of liberty). [4, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Reverse Inscription
The reverse of the medal features a specific inscription related to the inaugural theme:"OUR TIME IS A / TIME OF HISTORIC / CHANGE, WHEN MEN / AND NATIONS CAN / TRANSFORM HISTORY""INAUGURATED JANUARY 20, 1989”. [4]
Other Versions
The "Official 1989 George Bush Inaugural Medals” were also struck in limited editions of gold and silver for collectors. [1, 2]
Key Statistics for the Standard Bronze Medal
The primary "brass” version is technically a bronze medal produced by the U.S. Mint.
• President: George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States.
• Inauguration Date: January 20, 1989.
• Composition: 90% copper and 10% zinc (bronze).
• Weight: Approximately 19.7 grams (for the smaller version).
• Diameter: Two common sizes were issued:
• Small: 1 5/16 inches (approx. 33.75 mm or 34 mm).
• Large: 3 inches (approx. 76.2 mm).
• Mint Location: Struck at the Philadelphia Mint (P), without a mint mark.
• Designers:
• Obverse (front): John Mercanti (features a portrait of Bush with the White House in the background).
• Reverse (back): Chester Y. Martin (features the Presidential Seal, flanked by draped, burning torches of liberty). [4, 6, 7, 8, 9]
Reverse Inscription
The reverse of the medal features a specific inscription related to the inaugural theme:"OUR TIME IS A / TIME OF HISTORIC / CHANGE, WHEN MEN / AND NATIONS CAN / TRANSFORM HISTORY""INAUGURATED JANUARY 20, 1989”. [4]
Other Versions
The "Official 1989 George Bush Inaugural Medals” were also struck in limited editions of gold and silver for collectors. [1, 2]
Country:
United States
Year:
1989
Material:
Bronze
Weight:
Diameter:
Date Added:
2025-09-18 07:50:12
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$14.99
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-24
Date Added:
2025-09-18 07:50:12